By Joe Johnson
Antonio Derricotte has submitted his resignation as principal of Cedar Shoals High School.
The Clarke County School District made the announcement on Friday, saying that the resignation takes effect at the end of the current school yearr on June 30.
A reason for the educator's decision was not given,
"The district thanks Mr. Derricotte for his service to CCSD and wishes him well as he prepares to enter the next chapter of his life, the school district said in a news release.
Derricotte has been principal since March 2020, after having served in an interim capacity in the wake of Derrick Maxwell's resignation in 2019.
"The CCSD District Office and the Cedar Shoals local school governance team (LSGT) will begin the search process for the most qualified candidate to become the school’s next principal," the release said. "This process will include input from Cedar Shoals families and staff. More information will be released as it becomes available."